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<sup><span id="HAImodifiernote">'''HAI'''</span></sup> +1 Common Island Loot ([[Sky Glass]] and [[Sky Ore]]) & x2 High Altitude Loot Boost (Sky Glass, Sky Ore, [[Cloud Curd]] and [[Corsair's Curd]])<br> | <sup><span id="HAImodifiernote">'''HAI'''</span></sup> +1 Common Island Loot ([[Sky Glass]] and [[Sky Ore]]) & x2 High Altitude Loot Boost (Sky Glass, Sky Ore, [[Cloud Curd]] and [[Corsair's Curd]])<br> | ||
<sup><span id="SPmodifiernote">'''SP'''</span></sup> +1 Common Vault Loot ([[Sky Glass]] and [[Sky Ore]]) & x2 High Altitude Loot Boost (Sky Glass, Sky Ore, [[Corsair's Curd]], [[Empyrean Seal]] and [[Raw Ancient Jade]])<br> | <sup><span id="SPmodifiernote">'''SP'''</span></sup> +1 Common Vault Loot ([[Sky Glass]] and [[Sky Ore]]) & x2 High Altitude Loot Boost (Sky Glass, Sky Ore, [[Corsair's Curd]], [[Empyrean Seal]] and [[Raw Ancient Jade]])<br> | ||
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Wow... what a view! To think, I almost missed out on this due to my crippling fear of heights! | Wow... what a view! To think, I almost missed out on this due to my crippling fear of heights! | ||
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− | * | + | **Grants +1 Speed on '''Low''' and '''High Altitude Islands''' |
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*All '''8''' [[Power Type]]s are effective on [[Launch Pad]], [[Cloud Commoners]], [[:Category:Floating Islanders (Sky Warden)|Sky Wardens]], [[Sky Pirates]] and [[:Category:Floating Islanders (The Richest)|The Richest]]. | *All '''8''' [[Power Type]]s are effective on [[Launch Pad]], [[Cloud Commoners]], [[:Category:Floating Islanders (Sky Warden)|Sky Wardens]], [[Sky Pirates]] and [[:Category:Floating Islanders (The Richest)|The Richest]]. | ||
*[[:Category:Floating Islanders (Sky Warden)|Sky Wardens]] and [[Sky Pirates]] can be found on any Island as long as the respective modifier is available. | *[[:Category:Floating Islanders (Sky Warden)|Sky Wardens]] and [[Sky Pirates]] can be found on any Island as long as the respective modifier is available. | ||
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These are the shops found in '''{{PAGENAME}}'''. | These are the shops found in '''{{PAGENAME}}'''. | ||
− | === [[{{PAGENAME}} | + | === [[{{PAGENAME}} Cheese Shoppe|Cheese Shoppe]] === |
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=== [[{{PAGENAME}} Charm Shoppe|Charm Shoppe]] === | === [[{{PAGENAME}} Charm Shoppe|Charm Shoppe]] === | ||
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==History and Trivia== | ==History and Trivia== | ||
− | *''' | + | *'''8 September 2020''': [[{{PAGENAME}}]] was released as a new hunting location in [[Hollow Heights]] region. |
*'''10 August 2021''': The Empyrean Sky Palace expansion was released for the [[{{PAGENAME}}]] location. | *'''10 August 2021''': The Empyrean Sky Palace expansion was released for the [[{{PAGENAME}}]] location. | ||
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*[{{MHdomain}}/images/environments/53e8e44ac36e222571c250bcfab3d900.jpg Banner image when on Launchpad, Low Altitude Islands, and High Altitude Islands] | *[{{MHdomain}}/images/environments/53e8e44ac36e222571c250bcfab3d900.jpg Banner image when on Launchpad, Low Altitude Islands, and High Altitude Islands] | ||
*[{{MHdomain}}/images/environments/336ea6d362285b8df93763bd8e7ddc45.jpg Banner image when in Sky Palace] | *[{{MHdomain}}/images/environments/336ea6d362285b8df93763bd8e7ddc45.jpg Banner image when in Sky Palace] | ||
+ | *[{{MHdomain}}/images/ui/hud/floating_islands/sky_palace/vaults.png Launch Console - Sky Palace Vaults] | ||
*[{{MHdomain}}/images/map/login-page/promo/sky-palace.jpg Log in page background to promote the Empyrean Sky Palace expansion] | *[{{MHdomain}}/images/map/login-page/promo/sky-palace.jpg Log in page background to promote the Empyrean Sky Palace expansion] | ||
+ | *[{{MHdomain}}/images/ui/hud/floating_islands/island_paper_doll/base_paragon.png Sky Map - High Altitude Islands] | ||
+ | *[{{MHdomain}}/images/ui/hud/floating_islands/island_paper_doll/base.png Sky Map - Low Altitude Islands] | ||
+ | *[{{MHdomain}}/images/ui/hud/floating_islands/oculus.png Sky Map - Oculus frame] | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:19, 23 December 2023
Floating Islands | |
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Region: Hollow Heights | |
Minimum Rank: | Archduke/Archduchess |
Travel Requirement: | Dirigible and Flight License |
Recommended Power Types: | Arcane Forgotten Hydro Shadow Draconic Law Physical Tactical |
Recommended Cheese: | Cloud Cheesecake Extra Rich Cloud Cheesecake |
Number of Mice: | 71 |
Shops: | Cheese Shoppe Trapsmith Charm Shoppe General Store Cartographer |
Lose Gold: | Yes |
Lose Points: | Yes |
Lose Cheese: | Yes |
Release Date: | 8 September 2020 |
An archipelago of airborne islands that shift positions with the prevailing winds. This bountiful skyward region was previously cut off from the land-dwellers of Gnawnia due to the impenetrable magical storms created by Ful’Mina. Any intrepid hunter who possesses the Skyfarer's Oculus, a dirigible, and the protective Warden Stones will now be able to sail safely through the storms to this lofty paradise in the clouds. |
Overview
Floating Islands is a Location located within the Hollow Heights Region, requiring a minimum Rank of Archduke/Archduchess and the Dirigible and Flight License Map Piece to access.
Floating Islands makes use of 8 different Power Types, nearly every available one in the game, namely:
Mice here are able to pillage Standard Cheese, Points and Gold if one fails to capture them.
Hunters first collect Cloud Curd to purchase Cloud Cheesecake while at the Launch Pad. All 8 Power Types are effective here.
Subsequently, Hunters fly towards specific Power Type Islands to hunt mice using their Sky Map.
There are 2 versions of each Island, Low Altitude and High Altitude: Hunters must first clear a minimum of 4 Low Altitude Islands and defeat 4 different Wardens to unlock a single High Altitude Island.
While hunting on the islands, mice will drop loot used to upgrade your Skyfarer's Oculus, customise your Dirigible and obtain new Traps.
When Hunters have completed the Explore the Floating Islands Adventure, they can proceed to purchase the High Altitude Flight License from the Cartographer.
Together with 500 Sky Glass and 500 Sky Ore, Hunters can then attach Rocket Boosters onto their Dirigible.
These boosters enable Paragons, Pirates and Richard the Rich in both Low Altitude and High Altitude islands to drop Storm Cells.
Once the Hunter has collected 50 Storm Cells, they can be spent on the Launch Console while at the Launch Pad to journey to the Empyrean Sky Palace instead of a regular island.
The Empyrean Sky Palace consists of different Power Type Vaults which have mice that drop greater amounts of loot as compared to those obtained on regular islands.
HUD
The HUD always shows the Following Items:
- Hunter's inventory of Cloud Curd
- Hunter's inventory of Cloud Cheesecake
- Hunter's inventory of Extra Rich Cloud Cheesecake
- Hunter's inventory of Sky Ore
- Hunter's inventory of Sky Glass
- Hunter's inventory of Corsair's Curd
- Hunter's inventory of Sky Pirate Swiss Cheese
- Number of Sky Wardens remaining
Hunters can configure their Skyfarer's Satchel to show following items:
- Hunter's inventory of Bottled Wind
- Hunter's inventory of Cyclone Stone
- Hunter's inventory of Sky Sprocket
- Hunter's inventory of Skysoft Silk
- Hunter's inventory of Enchanted Wing
- Hunter's inventory of Cloudstone Bangle
- Hunter's inventory of Sky Pirate Seal
- Hunter's inventory of Raw Ancient Jade (available once hunter completes Explore the Floating Islands adventure)
- Hunter's inventory of Empyrean Seal (available once hunter completes Explore the Floating Islands adventure)
- Hunter's inventory of Adorned Empyrean Jewel (available once hunter completes Explore the Floating Islands adventure)
- Hunter's inventory of Storm Cell (available once hunter completes Explore the Floating Islands adventure)
- Hunter's inventory of Low Altitude Treasure Trove
- Hunter's inventory of High Altitude Treasure Trove
- Hunter's inventory of Empyrean Treasure Trove (available once hunter claims Explore the Floating Islands adventure)
While on the Launch Pad:
- Hunters can access the Workshop on the HUD to upgrade their Oculus or to change the cosmetic skins on their Dirigible. Their Oculus level is displayed above the Workshop icon
- The Sky Map is located here. It allows Hunters to select which Power Type Island they want to visit.
- There is also a Log that tracks the progress of a previous run.
While on Islands
- The HUD tracks the progress while on Low Altitude Islands, High Altitude Islands, or Sky Palace Vaults. It is represented by a progress bar made up of smaller boxes.
- Clicking on the Dirigible opens the Workshop
Trap Library
Hunters will be able to save specific setups for every Island and the Launchpad. This feature will automatically change a Hunter's trap setup to the saved one for the corresponding Island or Launch Pad upon hitting the respective sub-location. Components that can be saved include:
If a Hunter does not have any more of the saved Cheese or Charm remaining in their inventory, it will be highlighted with a red box. All other components will still be changed. If a hunter refunds a saved Weapon or Base, that component will also be highlighted in red while the other available ones will not be changed.
Gameplay Mechanics
Launch Pad
On the Launch Pad, Hunters will be able to hunt mice to collect Cloud Curd to purchase Cloud Cheesecake with.
Here, the Workshop, Skymap and Log can be accessed.
All Launch Pad mice are weak against all Power Types except Parental and Rift.
Workshop
While exploring islands you'll find Sky Ore and Sky Glass which you can use to upgrade your Skyfarer's Oculus. Upgrades will add a greater quantity and variety of Island features to the Sky Map. As you upgrade your Skyfarer's Oculus the Islands you're able to visit become more diverse and lucrative. This is reflected by more modifiers appearing on your Sky Map
Level | Cost | Modifier | Effect |
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1 | Free | Shrine of Fog | Encounter the Warden of Fog on this Island +1 Speed while on Islands |
Shrine of Rain | Encounter the Warden of Rain on this Island +1 Speed while on Islands | ||
Shrine of Frost | Encounter the Warden of Frost on this Island +1 Speed while on Islands | ||
Shrine of Wind | Encounter the Warden of Wind on this Island +1 Speed while on Islands | ||
2 Sky Glass Formations | Doubles Sky Glass Loot Stackable | ||
2 Sky Ore Deposits | Doubles Sky Ore Loot Stackable | ||
2 | 35 Sky Glass 35 Sky Ore |
1 Cloud Curd Bonus | All mice except Sky Wardens and Sky Paragons can drop 2 Cloud Curds |
3 | 150 Sky Glass 150 Sky Ore |
1 Sky Glass Formation | Doubles Sky Glass Loot Stackable |
1 Sky Ore Deposit | Doubles Sky Ore Loot Stackable | ||
4 | 500 Sky Glass 500 Sky Ore |
1 Loot Cache | Doubles Sky Ore, Sky Glass, Cloud Curd and Corsair's Curd loot Stackable |
5 | 1,200 Sky Glass 1,200 Sky Ore |
1 Sky Pirate Den | All mice except Cloud Commoners, Sky Warden, Sky Pirates and Sky Paragons can drop 2 Corsair's Curds Stackable Unlocks Sky Pirates Mice |
6 | 2,000 Sky Glass 2,000 Sky Ore |
1 Cloud Curd Bonus | All mice except Sky Wardens and Sky Paragons can drop 2 Cloud Curds 2 Cloud Curd Bonuses on a single Island results in Cloud Curd Bonus Level. 2 which doubles all Cloud Curd loot Stackable with Loot Cache |
7 | 3,500 Sky Glass 3,500 Sky Ore |
1 Sky Glass Formation | Doubles Sky Glass Loot Stackable |
1 Sky Ore Deposit | Doubles Sky Ore Loot Stackable | ||
8 | 8,000 Sky Glass 8,000 Sky Ore |
1 Sky Pirate Den | All mice except Cloud Commoners, Sky Warden, Sky Pirates and Sky Paragons can drop 2 Corsair's Curds 2 Sky Pirate Dens on a single Island results in Sky Pirate Den Level. 2 Unlocks Sky Pirates Mice |
9 | 10,000 Sky Glass 10,000 Sky Ore |
1 Loot Cache | Doubles Sky Ore, Sky Glass, Cloud Curd and Corsair's Curd loot 2 Loot Caches on a single Island results in Loot Cache Level. 2 Unlocks Richard the Rich |
Airship Cosmetics
You can also customise your Dirigible here with various cosmetic skins found while hunting. There are 3 customisable parts: Balloon, Sails and Hull.
See here for Airship Cosmetics table.
Sky Map
Opening the Sky Map on the Launch Pad allows a hunter to choose between 8 unique, randomised islands to visit. There is one island for each of the 8 Power Types and the unique checkerboard interface shows what kind of loot you'll find on each of the islands. On the same board are all the modifiers available to the Hunter via upgrades at the Workshop.
Your main objective when selecting and visiting an island is to defeat the four Sky Wardens: Fog, Wind, Rain, and Frost. Once one is defeated it's removed from the Sky Map and once all four are defeated your Dirigible will be able to ascend to the more lucrative High Altitude Islands.
The Sky Map is split into 2 orientations:
- Horizontally from the left are the Arcane, Forgotten, Hydro, Shadow Islands.
- Vertically from the bottom are the Draconic, Law, Physical, Tactical.
Hunters are encouraged to select which Islands they would like to visit based on the loot and modifiers available on said Island. When selecting an Island, all loot and modifiers highlighted by the interface on the specific horizontal row or vertical column associated with the Power Type can be found on the Island. Be sure to select an Island with a Warden Shrine available. They are depicted by the Hexagonal runes. Every Warden Shrine will always be available on 2 different Islands, one horizontal, one vertical. Hunters are advised to pick the one where they have got a better trap set up for. However, if simply after loot, Hunters may opt to pick an island with the most loot modifiers rather than a Warden Shrine
Pay attention to the order of the loot and modifier as it appears in the same order while hunting on an Island. Horizontal from left to right and Vertical from bottom to top. IE the modifier nearer to the Power Type icon on the Sky Map will always appear first on the Island.
Hunters can use Cyclone Stones to reroll their Sky Map to obtain a more favourable loot and modifier layout that suits their needs.
Loot and Modifiers
Modifiers
Images |
Effect
(Activated when Hunters reach the modifiers on the progress bar and persists for the entire island/vault) |
Low Altitude
IslandsLAI |
High Altitude
IslandsHAI |
Sky Palace
VaultsSP |
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Shrine of Fog
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Encounter the Warden of Fog on this Island +1 Speed |
X | ||
Shrine of Frost
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Encounter the Warden of Frost on this Island +1 Speed |
X | ||
Shrine of Rain
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Encounter the Warden of Rain on this Island +1 Speed |
X | ||
Shrine of Wind
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Encounter the Warden of Wind on this Island +1 Speed |
X | ||
Paragon Bangle Shrine
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Encounter a Paragon on this Island with Cloudstone Bangle as loot +1 Speed |
X | ||
Paragon Silk Shrine
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Encounter a Paragon on this Island with Skysoft Silk as loot +1 Speed |
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Paragon Sprocket Shrine
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Encounter a Paragon on this Island with Sky Sprocket as loot +1 Speed |
X | ||
Paragon Wing Shrine
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Encounter a Paragon on this Island with Enchanted Wing as loot +1 Speed |
X | ||
Sky Glass Formation
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Doubles Sky Glass Loot Stackable - 4 levels available |
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Sky Ore Deposit
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Doubles Sky Ore Loot Stackable - 4 levels available |
X | X | |
Ore and Glass DepositM
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Doubles Sky Ore and Sky Glass Loot Stackable - 4 levels available |
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Cloud Curd Bonus
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All mice except Sky Wardens and Sky Paragons will drop 2 Cloud Curds Stackable - 2 levels available, additional level doubles Cloud Curd loot |
X | X | |
Loot CacheM
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Doubles Sky Ore, Sky Glass, Cloud Curd and Corsair's Curd loot on Low and High Altitude Islands Stackable - 2 levels available Doubles Sky Ore, Sky Glass, Corsair's Curd, Empyrean Seal and Raw Ancient Jade loot in Sky Palace Vaults Stackable - 4 levels available |
X | X | X |
Sky Pirate DenM
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All mice except Cloud Commoners, Sky Wardens, Sky Paragons and Empyrean Empress will drop 2 Corsair's Curds Stackable - 2 levels available on Low and High Altitude Islands, 4 levels available in Sky Palace Vaults, additional levels double Corsair's Curd loot |
X | X | X |
Ancient Jade StockpileM
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All mice except Empyrean Empress will drop 2 Raw Ancient Jades Stackable - 4 levels available, additional levels double Raw Ancient Jade loot |
X | ||
Empyrean Seal StowageM
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All mice except Cloud Commoners and Empyrean Empress will drop 2 Empyrean Seals Stackable - 4 levels available, additional levels double Empyrean Seal loot |
X | ||
LAI +1 Common Island Loot (Sky Glass and Sky Ore) |
While in Flight
- Regardless of whether the Hunter has opted for a Low Altitude Island, High Altitude Island or a Sky Palace Vault, the Hunter will have 75 hunts maximum in flight.
- The Hunter can choose to spend all 75 hunts or retreat, though the latter option is only available after the Hunter has progressed far enough in the island or vault (see below).
- Based on the Hunter's selection on the Sky Map or the Launch Console, the modifiers picked are now enlarged on the HUD in the same order.
- The HUD serves as a progress bar, showing how far the Hunter has explored the island or vault while in flight.
- Each modifier is now represented by a large box that consists of 10 smaller bars.
- Modifiers are activated upon different stages of progress:
- The first modifier will be automatically activated upon the start of the flight
- The second modifier becomes active after the Hunter attains 10 green/blue bars
- The third modifier becomes active after the Hunter attains 20 green/blue bars
- The last modifier becomes active after the Hunter attains 30 green/blue bars
- It is possible for Low Altitude Islands to contain boxes without any modifiers in them if the Hunter has selected as such in the Sky Map.
- Hunters having an Oculus Level of 6 and below can also potentially have High Altitude Islands with no-modifier boxes.
- With each hunt, Hunters explore the island or vault by moving along the progress bar:
- Each successful hunt moves the Hunter by 1 smaller bar from left to right (represented in green, or blue if Bottled Wind is enabled):
- If Bottled Wind is enabled: +1 smaller bar
- (for Low Altitude Islands) If Shrine of Fog/Frost/Rain/Wind is active: +1 smaller bar
- (for High Altitude Islands) If Paragon Bangle/Silk/Sprocket/Wing Shrine is active: +1 smaller bar
- With Bottled Wind enabled and Shrine active: +2 smaller bars
- Each failure to catch moves the Hunter by 1 smaller bar from right to left (represented in red)
- Each failure to attract does not affect the Hunter's progress, though a hunt out of the maximum 75 will still be spent
- Each successful hunt moves the Hunter by 1 smaller bar from left to right (represented in green, or blue if Bottled Wind is enabled):
- Enabling Bottled Wind will cause some mice loot to be boosted by 1: see this for details.
- When the green/blue and red (if any) bars meet on the HUD:
- Only one mouse can be encountered by the Hunter until it is caught (this mouse can only be caught once per flight and only at this stage):
- Sky Warden for Low Altitude Islands (depending on Shrine picked)
- If the Hunter did not pick any Shrine, then no Warden will be encountered at this stage and the Hunter will attract mice as per usual
- Sky Paragon for High Altitude Islands (depending on power type picked)
- Empyrean Empress for Sky Palace vaults
- Sky Warden for Low Altitude Islands (depending on Shrine picked)
- Upon reaching this stage in the island or vault, the Hunter can choose to retreat if they wish to.
- Please be warned that it is possible for a Hunter to retreat without catching the relevant mouse: Hunters are advised to be careful as retreating is a one-way process.
- From this stage onwards, each hunt works slightly differently as compared to before until all the bars are green/blue:
- Each successful hunt will still move the Hunter similarly but green/blue bars will replace red bars
- Each failure to catch will still move the Hunter similarly but red bars will replace green/blue bars until the start of the box where the Hunter encountered the relevant mouse
- Each failure to attract works similarly as before
- It is possible for a Hunter to have no green/blue or red bars if the Hunter does not catch or miss any mice respectively: the relevant mouse will then only be encountered when all 40 small bars are green/blue or red.
- Only one mouse can be encountered by the Hunter until it is caught (this mouse can only be caught once per flight and only at this stage):
- When all the bars are green/blue, each hunt will no longer have any effect on the progress bar. The Hunter will also be rewarded with the following for fully exploring the island or vault:
- Low Altitude Treasure Trove for Low Altitude Islands
- High Altitude Treasure Trove for High Altitude Islands
- Empyrean Treasure Trove for Sky Palace vaults
Hunting tips by Larry
Welcome to the Floating Islands where you can finally see the world from Ronza's perspective!
Now that you've got your flight license, the sky is the limit! The King has commissioned the construction of this luxurious Launch Pad (it took a lot of tariffs to pull this one off!) as a home for hunters who are taking to the skies to capture the mice above the clouds!
Here you will find a new type of building: the Workshop. It can be used to upgrade your Skyfarer's Oculus and customize your dirigible. You can also find the usual assortment of shops which will be crucial in providing much needed bait, trap upgrades, and some special supplies for sailing the skies!
The Cheese Shoppe has been stocked with a delicious new cheesy treat that is so light and fluffy that it defies the laws of physics! I suggest loading up on at least 75 pieces for your first trip to the islands.
The Charm Shoppe has some pretty powerful charms for sale so it's worth a visit for the veteran Floating Islander.
The Trapsmith should be one of your first stops so you can see what new wonders of the mouse catching world are available for purchase as well as what resources they require from the various islands above.
Now, before you go rushing off to hit that shiny new "Start" button, let me share the intel we've gathered so far about how the islands seem to work.
Upon opening your Sky Map, you will see the current layout of islands available to you as well as Markers indicating unique spots that are located on each one. Each island is also home to a specific group of mice that are weak to the power type indicated on the axis of the Sky Map grid. Remember, the winds of change are constantly blowing, after each island you explore, the Sky Map will change and a new set of islands will appear so don't take this decision lightly!
An island with a shrine on it will also be home to one of the four Wardens. These Wardens prevent travel to the High Altitude islands which are home to the most powerful mice and rarest resources. You will need to capture all four Wardens before your Sky Map will reveal the High Altitude islands. Make sure to gather as many resources as possible along the way so that you will be well prepared to battle the powerful guardians of the High Altitude islands: the Paragons!
After selecting an island and pressing "Launch", you will set sail in your dirigible and land at your destination. Upon landing, make sure to adjust your trap setup to the power type of that island. To make this easier, your dirigible has been equipped with a brand new Trap Library that you can use to save your complete setup for each power type. Once you've saved it, that setup will equip automatically every time you visit an island with that power type! This fancy new feature should help to make your island voyages much smoother! Once you've landed and equipped your setup, you can begin exploring these miraculous places! Be careful though, you only have 75 hunts before the island floats too far away from the Launch Pad thus preventing a safe return. If you exceed this limit, your crew will automatically pack everything up and take you back to the Launch Pad. So, make every hunt count!
Each successful catch on the island will progress your exploration bar but each time you fail to catch, the enemy mice on the other side of the island will make progress towards you! If you are successful enough to enter a special area of the island, you will immediately gain its bonus for the remainder of your hunts. However, the mice are exploring it as well but they are looking for you! If you meet up with that enemy hoard and there is a shrine on the island, it will be the Warden that leads the charge! Once you meet a Warden, you won't be able to attract any other mice until you either catch it or are forced off the island!
Fully exploring an area of the island will fortify its location which means the opposing mice cannot push you back any further.
Well, I guess that's it -- oh wait, I almost forgot! There have been reports of Sky Pirates roaming the skies in this region so be extra vigilant in your expeditions!
The rest is up to you. Good luck, hunter!
Wow... what a view! To think, I almost missed out on this due to my crippling fear of heights!
Location-Specific Effects
Auras
- Jet Stream Aura
- Grants +1 Speed on Low and High Altitude Islands
- Makes Sky Paragons drop additional 8 Storm Cells
- Makes Sky Wardens drop 4 Storm Cells
Adventure Book
Hunters can complete the following adventures in Floating Islands:
Mice
- All 8 Power Types are effective on Launch Pad, Cloud Commoners, Sky Wardens, Sky Pirates and The Richest.
- Sky Wardens and Sky Pirates can be found on any Island as long as the respective modifier is available.
- Mice only drop Cloud Curd with the Level 2 and 6 Oculus upgrade while visiting an island with the respective modifier avaliable.
Mice on Launch Pad
Mouse |
Points |
Gold |
Sub Location |
Standard Cheese | Loot |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cloud Miner Requires SUPER|brie+ |
78,000 | 3,200 | Launch Pad | Cloud Curd | |
Launchpad Labourer | 65,000 | 2,000 | Launch Pad | X | Cloud Curd |
Sky Greaser |
50,000 | 3,000 | Launch Pad | X | Cloud Curd |
Skydiver |
37,600 | 1,500 | Launch Pad | X | Cloud Curd |
Mice on Low Altitude Islands
The mice on Low Altitude Islands can drop additional loot when the following modifiers have been activated:
- Cloud Curd caused by the Cloud Curd Bonus modifier.
- Corsair's Curd caused by the Sky Pirate Den modifier.
Mice on High Altitude Islands
The mice on High Altitude Islands can drop additional loot when the following modifiers have been activated:
- Cloud Curd caused by the Cloud Curd Bonus modifier.
- Corsair's Curd caused by the Sky Pirate Den modifier.
Mouse |
Points |
Gold |
Sub Location |
Standard Cheese | Cloud Cheesecake | Sky Pirate Swiss Cheese | Modifier |
Loot |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sky Glass Sorcerer | 80,000 | 26,000 | Arcane Keep | X | X | Sky Glass Sky Ore | ||
Sky Glass Glazier | 92,000 | 12,500 | Arcane Keep | X | X | Sky Glass Sky Ore | ||
Sky Dancer | 102,000 | 10,250 | Arcane Keep | X | Sky Glass Sky Ore | |||
Sky Highborne | 205,000 | 21,000 | Arcane Keep | X | Ancient Relic Simple Orb Sky Glass Sky Ore | |||
Paragon of Arcane | 2,000,000 | 100,000 | Arcane Keep | X | X | X | Paragon Bangle Shrine, Paragon Silk Shrine, Paragon Sprocket Shrine, or Paragon Wing Shrine |
Cloudstone Bangle Cyclone Stone Enchanted Wing Sky Sprocket Skysoft Silk Storm Cell |
Tiny Dragonfly | 85,000 | 26,000 | Draconic Sanctuary | X | X | Sky Glass Sky Ore | ||
Lancer Guard | 95,000 | 12,500 | Draconic Sanctuary | X | X | Sky Glass Sky Ore | ||
Dragonbreather | 105,000 | 10,250 | Draconic Sanctuary | X | Sky Glass Sky Ore | |||
Regal Spearman | 210,000 | 21,000 | Draconic Sanctuary | X | Sky Glass Sky Ore | |||
Paragon of Dragons | 2,000,000 | 100,000 | Draconic Sanctuary | X | X | X | Paragon Bangle Shrine, Paragon Silk Shrine, Paragon Sprocket Shrine, or Paragon Wing Shrine |
Cloudstone Bangle Cyclone Stone Enchanted Wing Sky Sprocket Skysoft Silk Storm Cell |
Spry Sky Explorer | 80,000 | 26,000 | Forgotten Fortress | X | X | Sky Glass Sky Ore | ||
Spry Sky Seer | 92,000 | 12,500 | Forgotten Fortress | X | X | Sky Glass Sky Ore | ||
Cumulost | 102,000 | 10,250 | Forgotten Fortress | X | Sky Glass Sky Ore | |||
Spheric Diviner | 205,000 | 21,000 | Forgotten Fortress | X | Ancient Relic Simple Orb Sky Glass Sky Ore | |||
Paragon of Forgotten | 2,000,000 | 100,000 | Forgotten Fortress | X | X | X | Paragon Bangle Shrine, Paragon Silk Shrine, Paragon Sprocket Shrine, or Paragon Wing Shrine |
Cloudstone Bangle Cyclone Stone Enchanted Wing Sky Sprocket Skysoft Silk Storm Cell |
Nimbomancer | 78,000 | 25,000 | Hydro Hideaway | X | X | Sky Glass Sky Ore | ||
Sky Surfer | 90,000 | 12,150 | Hydro Hideaway | X | X | Sky Glass Sky Ore | ||
Cute Cloud Conjurer | 100,000 | 10,000 | Hydro Hideaway | X | Sky Glass Sky Ore | |||
Mist Maker | 200,000 | 30,000 | Hydro Hideaway | X | Ancient Relic Simple Orb Sky Glass Sky Ore | |||
Paragon of Water | 2,000,000 | 100,000 | Hydro Hideaway | X | X | X | Paragon Bangle Shrine, Paragon Silk Shrine, Paragon Sprocket Shrine, or Paragon Wing Shrine |
Cloudstone Bangle Cyclone Stone Enchanted Wing Sky Sprocket Skysoft Silk Storm Cell |
Devious Gentleman | 82,000 | 26,000 | Law Garrison | X | X | Sky Glass Sky Ore | ||
Stack of Thieves | 95,000 | 12,500 | Law Garrison | X | X | Sky Glass Sky Ore | ||
Lawbender | 105,000 | 10,500 | Law Garrison | X | Sky Glass Sky Ore | |||
Agent M | 210,000 | 31,500 | Law Garrison | X | Ancient Relic Sky Glass Sky Ore | |||
Paragon of the Lawless | 2,000,000 | 100,000 | Law Garrison | X | X | X | Paragon Bangle Shrine, Paragon Silk Shrine, Paragon Sprocket Shrine, or Paragon Wing Shrine |
Cloudstone Bangle Cyclone Stone Enchanted Wing Sky Sprocket Skysoft Silk Storm Cell |
Ground Gavaleer | 78,000 | 25,000 | Physical Palisade | X | X | Sky Glass Sky Ore | ||
Sky Swordsman | 90,000 | 12,150 | Physical Palisade | X | X | Sky Glass Sky Ore | ||
Herc | 100,000 | 10,000 | Physical Palisade | X | Sky Glass Sky Ore | |||
Sky Squire | 200,000 | 30,000 | Physical Palisade | X | Ancient Relic Sky Glass Sky Ore | |||
Paragon of Strength | 2,000,000 | 100,000 | Physical Palisade | X | X | X | Paragon Bangle Shrine, Paragon Silk Shrine, Paragon Sprocket Shrine, or Paragon Wing Shrine |
Cloudstone Bangle Cyclone Stone Enchanted Wing Sky Sprocket Skysoft Silk Storm Cell |
Astrological Astronomer | 80,000 | 26,000 | Shadow Stronghold | X | X | Sky Glass Sky Ore | ||
Overcaster | 92,000 | 12,500 | Shadow Stronghold | X | X | Sky Glass Sky Ore | ||
Stratocaster | 102,000 | 10,250 | Shadow Stronghold | X | Sky Glass Sky Ore | |||
Shadow Sage | 205,000 | 21,000 | Shadow Stronghold | X | Ancient Relic Sky Glass Sky Ore | |||
Paragon of Shadow | 2,000,000 | 100,000 | Shadow Stronghold | X | X | X | Paragon Bangle Shrine, Paragon Silk Shrine, Paragon Sprocket Shrine, or Paragon Wing Shrine |
Cloudstone Bangle Cyclone Stone Enchanted Wing Sky Sprocket Skysoft Silk Storm Cell |
Worried Wayfinder | 78,000 | 25,000 | Tactical Castle | X | X | Sky Glass Sky Ore | ||
Gyrologer | 90,000 | 12,150 | Tactical Castle | X | X | Sky Glass Sky Ore | ||
Seasoned Islandographer | 100,000 | 10,000 | Tactical Castle | X | Sky Glass Sky Ore | |||
Captain Cloudkicker | 200,000 | 30,000 | Tactical Castle | X | Ancient Relic Sky Glass Sky Ore | |||
Paragon of Tactics | 2,000,000 | 100,000 | Tactical Castle | X | X | X | Paragon Bangle Shrine, Paragon Silk Shrine, Paragon Sprocket Shrine, or Paragon Wing Shrine |
Cloudstone Bangle Cyclone Stone Enchanted Wing Sky Sprocket Skysoft Silk Storm Cell |
Daydreamer | 16,800 | 900 | All Islands - Cloud Commoners | X | ||||
Kite Flyer | 25,000 | 980 | All Islands - Cloud Commoners | X | ||||
Suave Pirate | 87,510 | 21,000 | All Islands - Sky Pirates | X | Sky Pirate Den Lvl. 1 or 2 | Bottled Wind Cyclone Stone Sky Ore Sky Glass Sky Pirate Seal Storm Cell | ||
Cutthroat Pirate | 100,000 | 15,355 | All Islands - Sky Pirates | X | Sky Pirate Den Lvl. 1 or 2 | Bottled Wind Cyclone Stone Sky Ore Sky Glass Sky Pirate Seal Storm Cell | ||
Cutthroat Cannoneer | 125,000 | 10,000 | All Islands - Sky Pirates | X | Sky Pirate Den Lvl. 1 or 2 | Bottled Wind Cyclone Stone Sky Ore Sky Glass Sky Pirate Seal Storm Cell | ||
Scarlet Revenger | 189,835 | 26,050 | All Islands - Sky Pirates | X | Sky Pirate Den Lvl. 2 | Bottled Wind Cyclone Stone Flawed Orb Sky Ore Sky Glass Sky Pirate Seal Storm Cell | ||
Mairitime Pirate | 200,000 | 30,000 | All Islands - Sky Pirates | X | Sky Pirate Den Lvl. 2 | Bottled Wind Cyclone Stone Sky Ore Sky Glass Sky Pirate Seal Storm Cell | ||
Admiral Cloudbeard | 388,500 | 60,000 | All Islands - Sky Pirates | X | Sky Pirate Den Lvl. 2 | Bottled Wind Chrome Charm Cyclone Stone Tarnished Charm Rift Tarnished Charm Sky Ore Sky Glass Sky Pirate Seal Storm Cell Wealth Charm | ||
Richard the Rich | 183,340 | 50,415 | All Islands - The Richest | X | Loot Cache Lvl. 2 | Low Altitude Treasure Trove High Altitude Treasure Trove Richard's Sky Yacht Airship Balloon Richard's Sky Yacht Airship Hull Richard's Sky Yacht Airship Sail Sky Glass Sky Ore Storm Cell |
Mice in Sky Palace
The mice in the Sky Palace can drop additional loot when the following modifiers have been activated:
- Corsair's Curd caused by the Sky Pirate Den modifier.
- Sky Glass & Sky Ore caused by the Ore and Glass Deposit modifier.
- Raw Ancient Jade caused by the Ancient Jade Stockpile modifier.
- Empyrean Seal caused by the Empyrean Seal Stowage modifier.
Shops
These are the shops found in Floating Islands.
Cheese Shoppe
Item | Cost | Requirement | Refund |
---|---|---|---|
Cloud Cheesecake | 1,000 gold 1 Cloud Curd |
None | N/A |
2-Pack of Cloud Cheesecake | 1 Cloud Curd 1 Magic Essence |
None | N/A |
Extra Rich Cloud Cheesecake | 1,000 gold 20 Cloud Cheesecake 2 Sky Ore 2 Sky Glass |
None | N/A |
2-Pack of Extra Rich Cloud Cheesecake | 20 Cloud Cheesecake 2 Sky Ore 2 Sky Glass 2 Magic Essence |
None | N/A |
Sky Pirate Swiss Cheese | 2,000 gold 20 Corsair's Curd |
None | N/A |
2-Pack of Sky Pirate Swiss Cheese | 20 Corsair's Curd 1 Magic Essence |
None | N/A |
Swiss Cheese | 100 gold | None | 100 gold |
Brie Cheese | 200 gold | None | 200 gold |
Gouda Cheese | 600 gold | None | 600 gold |
Trapsmith
Item | Cost | Requirement | Refund |
---|---|---|---|
Adorned Empyrean Refractor Base | 27,000,000 gold 200 Sky Ore 200 Sky Glass 1 Adorned Empyrean Jewel |
None | N/A |
Charm Shoppe
Item | Cost | Requirement | Refund |
---|---|---|---|
Charmbit | 25 gold | None | 20 gold |
Ancient Charm | 100 gold 2 Raw Ancient Jade |
None | N/A |
Super Ancient Charm | 300 gold 2 Ancient Charm |
1 Explore the Floating Islands | N/A |
Extreme Ancient Charm | 600 gold 2 Super Ancient Charm |
1 Explore the Floating Islands | N/A |
Ultimate Ancient Charm | 900 gold 2 Extreme Ancient Charm |
1 Explore the Floating Islands | N/A |
Rainbow Charm | 1,200 gold 2 Ultimate Ancient Charm |
1 Explore the Floating Islands | N/A |
Super Lucky Power Charm | 2,500 gold | None | 750 gold |
Extreme Power Charm | 1,500 gold | None | 450 gold |
Extreme Luck Charm | 4,500 gold | None | 1,350 gold |
Extreme Lucky Power Charm | 12,000 gold | None | 3,600 gold |
Dragonbane Charm | 5,000 gold 50 Sky Ore 50 Sky Glass |
None | 1,500 gold |
General Store
Cartographer
Item | Cost | Requirement | Refund |
---|---|---|---|
High Altitude Flight License | 500,000 gold 1 Sky Sprocket 1 Skysoft Silk 1 Enchanted Wing 1 Cloudstone Bangle |
1 Explore the Floating Islands | N/A |
Legendary Looking Glass | 1,000,000 gold 1 Adorned Empyrean Jewel 1 Liquid Lens 1 Antique Frame 1 Tactical Grip |
None | N/A |
Sky Pirate Scroll Case (4 Person) | 25 Ancient Relic 200 Sky Pirate Seal |
None | N/A |
Sky Pirate Scroll Case (5 Person) | 30 Ancient Relic 275 Sky Pirate Seal |
None | N/A |
Empyrean Sky Palace Scroll Case | 30 Ancient Relic 100 Bottled Wind 300 Sky Pirate Seal 4,500 Empyrean Seal |
None | N/A |
History and Trivia
- 8 September 2020: Floating Islands was released as a new hunting location in Hollow Heights region.
- 10 August 2021: The Empyrean Sky Palace expansion was released for the Floating Islands location.
Links
- Banner image when on Launchpad, Low Altitude Islands, and High Altitude Islands
- Banner image when in Sky Palace
- Launch Console - Sky Palace Vaults
- Log in page background to promote the Empyrean Sky Palace expansion
- Sky Map - High Altitude Islands
- Sky Map - Low Altitude Islands
- Sky Map - Oculus frame